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Track(s) taken from CDA66263

Omnes de Saba

composer
Orlande de Lassus (1530/32-1594)
SATB + SATB; Magnum opus musicum, Henricus, Munich, 1604
author of text
Bible
Isaiah 60: 6; Psalm 72: 10; Gradual and Offertory at Mass, the Epiphany of Our Lord

The Sixteen, Harry Christophers (conductor)
Recording details: May 1987
All Hallows, Gospel Oak, London, United Kingdom
Produced by Mark Brown
Engineered by Antony Howell
Release date: December 1987
Total duration: 3 minutes 17 seconds
 

Other recordings available for download

The London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole (conductor)

Reviews

‘A most unusual and attractive record’ (The Guardian)
In his motet Omnes de Saba, Lassus combines the Epiphany texts of the Gradual and the Offertory. The regal grandeur of the opening speaks of the nobility of the earthly kings as they come to pay homage to their heavenly king. The triple iteration of ‘munera’ recalls the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.

from notes by Charles Cole © 2020

Other albums featuring this work

Christmas through the ages
NOEL1Download only
Sacred treasures of Christmas
The London Oratory Schola Cantorum, Charles Cole (conductor)
Studio Master: CDA68358Studio Master FLAC & ALAC downloads available

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